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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Python API Developer (AWS Serverless) - **Company:** Purple Drive Technologies LLC - **Location:** Malvern, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Database Queries, Database Schema, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Liquibase, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Database Optimization, Software Security, AWS Lambda, Git, Cloudformation, Database Migration, Api Design, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc60a7d363d9966c7fc11cab84c8ef44c ## About the Role Python & API Development * 10-15 years of software development experience * Strong expertise in: * Python * REST API Development * API Design & Development * Microservices Architecture * JSON * API Security AWS Cloud * Hands-on experience with, * Experience with AWS API Gateway * Experience with CloudWatch monitoring and logging * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) * Experience building highly available, enterprise-scale serverless applications * AWS Certifications are a plus ## Description We are seeking an experienced Python API Developer with expertise in AWS serverless technologies to design, develop, and maintain high-performance REST APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Python, AWS Lambda, Aurora, DynamoDB, Liquibase, and cloud-native application development. This role involves building scalable APIs, optimizing database performance, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable enterprise solutions., * AWS Lambda * Amazon Aurora * DynamoDB * API Gateway * CloudWatch * IAM * AWS Serverless Architecture Database Technologies * Amazon Aurora * DynamoDB * SQL * Database Performance Tuning * Data Modeling * Database Optimization Database Migration * Liquibase * Database Version Control * Schema Management * Database Migrations DevOps & CI/CD * CI/CD Pipelines * Git * Automated Testing * Code Reviews * Continuous Deployment * Agile Development Monitoring & Support * Logging * Monitoring * Troubleshooting * Production Support * Performance Optimization Software Engineering * Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) * Design Patterns * Secure Coding Practices * Cloud-Native Application Development Leadership * Technical Leadership * Mentoring * Stakeholder Management * Cross-functional Collaboration * Risk & Issue Management * Project Planning & Execution, * Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Python and AWS Lambda * Build cloud-native, serverless applications leveraging AWS services * Integrate APIs with Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB while ensuring performance, scalability, and data integrity * Manage database schema changes, version control, and migrations using Liquibase * Develop automated testing, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting solutions * Implement CI/CD pipelines and follow DevOps best practices for application deployment * Optimize API performance, database queries, and serverless workloads * Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing application support * Collaborate with architects, developers, QA, and business stakeholders in Agile environments * Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical documentation * Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices, Must Have Technical/Functional Skills API in Lambda, Python Databases using Aurora, DynamoDB, Liquidbase Roles & Responsibilities · Design, develop, and maintain scalable RES… + 20 hours ago + Apply easily ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Building Reliable Serverless Applications with AWS CDK and Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/812-building-reliable-serverless-applications-with-aws-cdk-and-testing) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)